stand-in plan

noun

UK /ˈstænd ɪn plæn/

US /ˈstænd ɪn plæn/

A stand-in plan is a backup plan you use if your first plan does not work.

We made a stand-in plan in case it rains on the day of the picnic.

SYNONYMS

backup plan fallback plan contingency plan reserve plan alternative plan

RELATED WORDS

backup contingency fallback reserve alternative

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A temporary arrangement used while the main arrangement is being prepared.

The stand-in plan kept the office running while the new system was installed.

3. A person or thing that takes the place of another for a short time.

The coach used a stand-in plan for the injured player during practice.

4. A secondary schedule kept ready in case the original schedule fails.

The event team had a stand-in plan ready in case the speaker was late.